NYC School Kids to Read About Anandibai Joshi

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NEW YORK, NY- A new curriculum in New York’s school district will include topics such as history, culture, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

A pilot program will be launched in the Social Studies and Literacy departments which would include profiles on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Children will get to learn about people like Anandibai Joshi who was the first woman to become a doctor of western medicine. The teachers will give their feedback and the new curriculum will be implemented entirely from 2024